Overview / ELA Pre K-6

School 28 follows the four hallmarks for advanced literacy:

Hallmark 1: Work with engaging texts that feature big ideas and engaging content

Hallmark 2: Talk/discuss to build both conversational and academic language and knowledge

Hallmark 3: Write to build language and knowledge

Hallmark 4: Study a small set of high utility vocabulary words and academic language structures to build breadth and depth of knowledge

The goal of a balanced literacy program is to include the strongest elements of writing and reading. The components of a 'balanced literacy' approach are as follows: Read aloud, guided reading, shared reading, interactive writing, shared writing, reading workshop, writing workshop, and word study.

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations.

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School 28 follows the four hallmarks for advanced literacy:

The goal of a balanced literacy program is to include the strongest elements of writing and reading. The components of a 'balanced literacy' approach are as follows: Read aloud, guided reading, shared reading, interactive writing, shared writing, reading workshop, writing workshop, and word study.